Al Nassr are locked in a tight title race after six rounds of the Saudi Pro League, sitting fourth with 15 points from six games, separated from leaders Al Ittihad only by points and from third-placed Al Hilal only by goal difference. The defending champions are showing they have the quality to compete at the top, but their form has been far from convincing. A hard-fought 2-1 win over bottom side Abha in Matchday 6 kept them in contention, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Abdullah Al-Hamdan on the scoresheet, though the match was tighter than it should have been against the league's weakest side. That inconsistency has been a theme early in the season under Ange Postecoglou, who took charge to defend the title won last term under Jorge Jesus. Off the pitch, the club's ownership future is generating significant attention. The Public Investment Fund is moving to privatise its big four clubs, and Al Nassr have been linked with multiple potential buyers, including reports of Ronaldo himself seeking a stake. However, concerns have emerged that interested parties may withdraw, adding uncertainty to the club's direction beyond the pitch. Three players are reported unavailable for the next fixture. Al Nassr travel to Al Khaleej on Saturday, a game they will need to win to keep pace with the leading group and maintain pressure on Al Ittihad at the top.